Program Director - Riverside School *Internal Only*
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Program Director - Riverside School
Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as Program Director for our esteemed Riverside School!
The Program Director provides leadership and oversees the daily operations of the Riverside School, fostering a collaborative, student-centered environment that supports high-quality clinical and educational programming.
Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing daily program activities and referrals, overseeing service coordination, and monitoring service statistics to support required reporting. Working closely with the Clinical Supervisor, the Program Director guides the team, coordinates student assignments to clinicians, and ensures that services are responsive to each student’s needs.
Salary: $100,526.40/year
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
- Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM with full on-site and in-person programming
- The Riverside School is a 12-month school
To learn more about the Riverside School, please watch this inspirational video! Derek’s Story: Riverside School
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Twelve paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Required Skills
- Knowledge of DESE regulations including MCAS and PARCC requirements
- Valid driver's license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
Required Experience
- Licensure as a Special Education Administrator or a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a license as a special educator
- Degree and experience must be in compliance with current program needs to meet DESE standards
- Three years management/supervisory or administrative experience in a similar service setting
- Two years’ experience working with youth with emotional disabilities and families
The Riverside School (Riverside) does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or homelessness in treatment or employment at Riverside, admission or access to Riverside, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that Riverside operates. Riverside is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI); disability (Section 504); sex (Title IX); or age (Age Act). Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to Riverside may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (617) 289-0111 or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to:
Section 504 Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
Title IX Coordinator(s): Sharon Chevalier, (781) 320-5397, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
Age Act Coordinator(s): Monica Garlick, (781) 320-5383, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026
This position is located in Milford, MA. View the Google Map in full screen.
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